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Veterans and military families get dedicated TSA lanes at 34 airports

Current service members and veterans will need to show acceptable ID to access the dedicated security lanes. ©Image Credit: Unsplash / Edwin Petrus

Veterans and military families are being shown respect as 34 airports across the country create dedicated TSA lanes for them to use. This means you'll be able to clear security much faster and more smoothly.

Current service members are included

These dedicated TSA lanes are available to veterans and their families, but also to current service members. There's no need to be in uniform to access the dedicated lanes.

The TSA explains the move as "honoring our nation's heroes," making their experience in airports as stress-free as possible.

You'll need specific ID to access the lanes

To access the military lanes, you must show proof of veteran or military status. The ID must meet the TSA's identification requirements.

ID that is accepted includes:

DoD Uniformed Services ID Card (USID)
Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
State-Issued Veteran Driver's License or State ID

If you are a veteran, you must also show another form of ID. Acceptable options are:

Veteran ID Card (VIC)
VA Proof of Service Letter
State/County Veteran ID Card

The list includes some of the largest and busiest airports

As for which airports offer the new dedicated TSA lanes, some of the busiest and largest airports in the country are included.

Some of the airports on the list include:

Albany International Airport (ALB)
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)
Boise Airport (BOI)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)

If the airport you're going to doesn't have a dedicated TSA line, you can show ID to the lane monitor for front-of-the-line service.

Giving back to those in uniform

Whether you're currently serving or a veteran, this is a great way to make air travel a little smoother.

Source: Fox 13

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